Department Of Arts And Culture Internships
The vision of the Department of Arts and Culture is to be a thriving arts, culture, and heritage sector contributing to sustainable economic development, leveraging on partnerships for a socially cohesive nation.
DAC annual internship intake availability status
Internships intake for the year closes in August. The advertisements for internships are made by means of print media/national newspapers and DAC website and social media platforms. The departmental recruitment and selection processes apply.
Duration:The Programme will run for a period of 12 months.
Purpose
The Department of Arts and Culture offers internship opportunities to graduates seeking to gain work experience through internship program that focuses mainly on the fields of arts, culture, heritage and language.
The purpose of the internship program is to establish an effective system for continuous development of qualified, skilled and experienced candidates for future appointments and mobility in both the public and private sector and also to enhance youth development and employability, and foster skills transfer from the DAC staff to interns.
The objectives of the internship program are to:
a) provide graduates with practical working experience in the field of arts, culture, heritage and language;
b) ensure that graduates develop skills and techniques directly applicable to their career;
c) empower graduates in developing attitudes conducive to effective interpersonal relationships;
d) increase their sense of responsibility;
e) prepare graduates to enter into full-time employment in their area of specialization; and
f) enhance advancement possibilities for graduates.
Procedures and information to apply
Who is eligible to apply?
Unemployed graduates who have successfully completed a 3 year Degree or National Diploma in any field specified below and who are between the ages of 18 and 35 years may apply. Students that still need to finish or qualify for a degree or National Diploma should not apply.
The Department of Arts and Culture is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer. Qualifying people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Monthly stipend: R4000.00 per month
DAC offers internships in the following fields:
| 1. National Archives and Film Archives Ref: 01 Qualifications: 3 year Degree/Diploma In: Archival Studies, Museum, Heritage, History, Library Information, or equivalent Number of opportunities:2 |
2. InternationalRelations Ref: 02 Qualifications: 3 year Degree/Diploma in International Relations, Politics or equivalent Number of opportunities:2 |
| 3. Directorate: NationalLanguage Service Ref: 03 Qualifications: 3 year Degree/Diploma in: Language Practice, Translation,Terminology, Language Planning and Tenninology, Linguistics or equivalent Number of opportunities: 5 |
4. Directorate: Cultural Development Ref:04 Qualifications: 3 year Degree/Diploma in: • Performing Arts, Music,Dance, Drama, equivalent • Fine Arts, Crafts or equivalent or equivalent • Arts Management • Arts Education Number of opportunities:3 |
| 5. Directorate:Human Resource Management Ref: 05 Qualifications: 3 year Degree/Diploma in Human Resource Management, Public Administration or equivalent Number of opportunities:1 |
6. Directorate: Social Cohesion & Target Group Ref: 06 Qualifications: 3 year/Degree/Diploma in: Drama, Music, visual arts, Heritage, equivalent Gender and social development or equivalent Number of opportunities:2 |
| 7. Directorate: Risk Management Ref: 07 Qualifications: 3 year Degree/Diploma in: Risk Management, Commerce , Auditing or equivalent Number of opportunities:1 |
8. Directorate: Heritage Promotion Ref: 08 Qualifications: 3 year Degree/Diploma in: Heritage Studies, equivalent History or equivalent Number of opportunities: 3 |
| 9. Directorates: Financial Admin/Management Ref: 09 Qualifications: 3 year Degree/Diploma in Finance, Economics or equivalent Number of opportunities:1 |
10. Directorate: Supply chain Management Ref: 10 Qualifications: 3 year Degree/Diploma in Purchasing Management, Supply Chain Management, Public Management or equivalent Number of opportunities:1 |
| 11. Directorate: Communications and Marketing Ref: 11 Qualifications: 3 year Degree/Diploma in Information Technology, Software Development, Web and Application Development or equivalent Number of opportunities:1 |
12. Directorate: Communications and Marketing Ref: 12 Qualifications: 3 year Degree/Diploma in: • Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, equivalent • Marketing, Events Management Number of opportunlties:1 |
| 13. Directorate: Information Technology Ret 13 Qualifications: 3 year Degree/Diploma in Information Technology, Software Development, Web and Application Development or equivalent Number of opportunities:1 |
Applications for the internship should include the following information to be considered:
- A completed Application Form
- Curriculum Vitae with contact details
- Certified copies of qualifications/certificates
- Certified copy of identity document
The call for applications is usually sent out every year.
For more information contact the Department of Arts and Culture at:
Tel: 012 4413486
Email:[email protected]
Switch Board: 012 4413000